Brassiere



June 24, 1930. M. A. BOLLWINE BRAssIERE Filed Aug. 21. 1928 desi nates abreast ocket.

Patented lunc -24,. 1930 mam PATENT (OFFICE.

MARY A. BOLLWINE, OF TAMPICO, MEXICO BRASSIERE Application filed August21, 1928, Serial No. 301,077, and in Mexico May 22, 1928.

This invention relates to an improved brassire of the type characterizedby permanently shaped form fitting and restraining breast pockets,shoulder straps, and a body encircling member.

My principal aim is to generally improve upon known marketed andpatented undergarments of this class by providing one which isindividual in appearance, and construction, and such as to betterconform to the portions of the anatomy with-which it is intended toco-operate in order to promote comfort, to lend attractiveness to theshape of the wearer, and to otherwise fultill the requirements of anarticle of this class in a suitable and satisfactory manner.

The particular structural features upon which the principal novelty ispredicated, will become more readily apparent from the followingdescription and drawings.

In the drawings, wherein like reference characters are employed todesignate like parts throughout the same:

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a brassiere constructed in accordancewith the present invention.

Figure 2 is also a perspective View showing the same attached to a formto give an idea of theappearance when in use.

Figure 3 is a view showing the construction of the rear portion of thegarment.

Considering now the details and referring to them by reference numerals,it will be observed that the numeral 4 in each instance Each pocket isof general disc like configuration-in outline and is composed of aplurality of segmental pieces of material stitched together to pro--vide a form giving cupped socket.

Located between the pockets is a web 5, composed of sections separablyconnected together, by appropriate hook and eye fasteners or equivalentelements. Connected to the outer peripheral portions of the pockets andextending in a rearward curve are tapered wing like extensions 6,attached at their narrow ends by a connecting elastic strap 7. Thenumeral 8 designates a body encircling belt or band, which is free ofconnection with the extensions 6 and which embraces the body of thewearer and is attached to the pockets 4 as well as to the web Connectedwith the rear central portion of this belt 8are shoulder straps 9, whichextend forwardly over the shouldersof the wearer and downwardly acrossthe chest where they have adjustable connection with the pockets 4.Incidentally, a pair of short straps 10 are connected to the pockets andare connected to each other to form V-shaped attaching members. Theseare provided at the apex portion with an adjusting loop or slide 11, towhich the free end of the shoulder strap extends.

The attached end portionof the shoulder straps are formed with loops 13,through which the connected ends of the wings 6 extend slidably. Thisrenders the garments substantially self-adjusting, so that it promotesfreedom of movement, and relieves the breasts and complemental portionsof the body of undue stress and strain- In fact, the brassiere restrainsthe body sufiiciently to act as a brace, and to thereby promote healthand good appearance.

The garment, when in position, is smooth in appearance, distributes thestresses evenly and aids in developing a good straight carriage of thebody of the wearer. The portions, particularly the pockets, do notportion 12 slide or get out of place, or become uncom-.

fortable. In fact, the garments promote comfort and the adjustment forthe shoulder straps permits accurate regulation to permit perfectfreedom of movement without displacement of any of the parts.

Acareful reading of the description in association with the drawingswill enable persons familiar with articles of this class to obtain aclear understanding of the construction, method of application, andadvantages of the invention.

Therefore, a more lengthy description is regarded unnecessary.

Minor changes in the materials, shapes and sizes may be resorted to, inactual practice, if desired.

claim:

1. A brassiere comprising a pair of form fitting breast pockets, 8. Webjoining said pockets together, rearwardly tapering winglike extensionsconnected to said pockets and adapted to embrace the sides and back ofthe wearer, an elastic band connecting 5 the narrow ends of saidextensions together, and shoulder straps associated with said pocketsand extensions, together with a waist encircling band attached to saidweb and pockets and free of connection with said extensions and elasticstrap, said shoulder straps being fastened at their rear ends to saidwaist encircling band and having adjustable connections at their forwardends with said pockets.

2. A brassiere comprising a pair of duplicate cup form fitting breastreceiving pockets, a web arranged between and connected with the innerportions of said pockets, a waist encircling band fixed to the lowermostportions of said pockets and said web,

shoulder straps secured to said band to extend forwardly across theshoulders of the wearer and downwardly across the chest, means foradjustably securing the free ends Rofsaid shoulder strap to saidpockets, said shoulder straps at their fixed ends being formed withtransversely alined loops, rear- Wardly tapering wing like extensionsconnected to said pockets to extend rearwardly therefrom and adapted toembrace the sides and back ofthe wearer, the smallest ends of saidextensions being receivable through the loop in said shoulder straps,and a yielding connection between the last mentioned ends of saidextensions.

In testimony whereof I afiix my signature.

" MARY A. BOLLWINE.

